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In this age of information, it is rare to genuinely blindside sports fans. But that notion got thrown out the window on Monday, as the baseball world is still processing the shocking decision by Craig Counsell to leave the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. Brandon Woodruff put it best. “Lord have mercy,” the Brewers […]

Although it’s far too late in the season to spark any worthwhile change in 2023, USC football finally reached their breaking point with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. The fact that they can at least recognize the colossal disappointment this campaign has descended into over the last month is a small step in the right direction. […]

A new front office is not going be enough on its own to erase the bad optics that currently define the Chicago White Sox. A positive account given by a former player might help a little, though. Starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, who was traded to the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the deadline after spending […]

It is not too often that we witness a coronation occur after a gut-wrenching loss. Though, it might be happening more frequently in 2023. First, Jalen Hurts ascended into elite status after a historic Super Bowl performance against the triumphant Kansas City Chiefs. And now, somewhat ironically, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might have just […]

The Cleveland Guardians have officially found a successor for future Hall of Famer Terry Francona. Stephen Vogt, a former All-Star catcher and Seattle Mariners coach, is their new manager, according to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. Vogt retired in 2022 after a 10-year MLB career but immediately returned to the clubhouse. He served as the Mariners […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin could not have known exactly what emotions he would be feeling after returning to Paycor Stadium this past weekend for a prime-time meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin did not play in the game but privately spent time on the field where he almost died. It has been more than […]

Upon first glance, the Dallas Cowboys’ 23-28 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday is just more of the same. A franchise replete with high-quality talent on offense and defense that inevitably finds a way to lose a pivotal matchup right at the end. Those watching closely, however, might have witnessed a significant […]

The Philadelphia Eagles get a much-needed bye in Week 10 to rest a bit before a rigorous stretch of games that feature some of their biggest competition. The break, however, will not be long enough for one of their key offensive players to heal up. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that tight end Dallas Goedert […]

The Dallas Mavericks (4-1) look much-improved in many areas from last season, but there are still kinks for this team to work out before they can reach their top form. Luka Doncic touched on some of the issues still holding the Mavs back, which were on display in their first NBA In-Season Tournament game versus […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is dominating at such a regular rate that it is easy to take for granted the remarkable numbers he is posting. But his latest achievement should force fans to genuinely take pause. Jokic scored 33 points on near-perfect 14-of-16 shooting and notched 14 rebounds and nine assists in Denver’s 125-114 […]

Carolina Panthers fans knew that there was going to be an abundance of hard times this season. In addition to the natural growing pains that accompany every rookie quarterback, the team must carry through an unsuccessful 1-6 season knowing their fortuitous draft pick (currently No. 1 overall) is going straight to the Chicago Bears. That […]

San Diego Padres fans are waiting to find out what the organization’s exact plans are for this offseason. Reports of the team taking out a huge loan and wanting to cut payroll costs have resulted in tempered expectations. There is always the chance that general manager A. J. Preller is given the green light to […]

Arguably no program has taken a bigger hit on its reputation during the 2023-24 season than Clemson football (5-4). Unforeseen struggles have caused many fans to attribute their past championship success to star quarterbacks rather than the coaching of Dabo Swinney. The word “fraud” has been popping up all too frequently when discussing the Tigers. […]

The Chicago White Sox enter the MLB offseason with a new front office for the first time in ages, with the focus primarily being on removing all the tension and negative energy that permeated Guaranteed Rate Field for the last couple years. That essential objective apparently includes parting ways with one of their most accomplished […]

The price for Yoshinobu Yamamoto just keeps going up. Possible suitors like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees could be adjusting their financial plan as we speak, following the pitcher’s most recent display of greatness. Yamamoto struck out 14 batters and surrendered just one run in nine innings to lead the Orix Buffaloes […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament is going to be an acquired taste for many fans. The group-play format and ostentatious courts are not going to connect with everyone. The idea, though, is to create enough buzz and high-stakes action to draw more eyeballs to an early regular season game. It remains to be seen if the […]

A new era of Boston Red Sox baseball is officially underway. That’s what fans are hoping for, at least, as new front office leader Craig Breslow prepares for a vitally important offseason. Many hope that his long to-do list includes bringing back one of the team’s standout players and most valuable clubhouse presences. Justin Turner […]

Things can change in a hurry. Last November, the San Diego Padres were set to embark on a surprisingly ambitious offseason, fresh off a National League Championship Series appearance and a huge victory over the Los Angels Dodgers. Now, the organization is licking its wounds after missing the playoffs entirely, faces potential financial problems and […]

The Los Angeles Rams are entering a pivotal road meeting with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, which will likely end the already-thin postseason aspirations of the game’s loser. With such important stakes on the line, playing without starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is a very real and daunting scenario. Though, Aaron Donald is standing […]

Championship parades are an outlet for athletes to express themselves after all of the emotion and pain they have fought through on their trek to the mountaintop. Many players overindulge in alcoholic beverages, some wear shirts with pointed messages and others don’t wear a shirt at all. Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager kept his celebration […]

With the MLB offseason officially underway, there are several tough decisions that organizations and players need to make, some in conjunction with one another. The Toronto Blue Jays and utility man Whit Merrifield are apparently on the same page when it comes to his mutual contract option. Though, what that means is not yet clear. […]

Since the Los Angeles Angels began to falter again this past summer, it seems as if the entire baseball world has prognosticated that the Los Angeles Dodgers will sign Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. With so much changing after the postseason, is that grand prophesy still expected to come to fruition this winter? MLB […]

When a team that is profoundly defined by its defensive identity loses a key linebacker, fans are naturally going to be concerned. The Pittsburgh Steelers must find a way to move forward without Cole Holcomb, who was carted off with a devastating injury in Thursday’s 20-16 win versus the Tennessee Titans. The latest update confirmed […]

Jerry Jones is at it again. The Dallas Cowboys owner is causing social media to explode following his latest comments. Jones appeared on the Dallas radio station, 105.3 The Fan, to speak on the Texas Rangers’ historic World Series championship victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Though, as he tends to do sometimes, the outspoken billionaire […]

When Victor Wembanyama struggled in his first NBA preseason game, San Antonio Spurs fans were prepared to be patient in his development process. Superstars are not born over night, as the cliche goes. No, it took all but five games for the French phenom to utterly dominate one of the favorites to win the championship […]

Since the bitter and humiliating end to last season, the Dallas Mavericks have eagerly been waiting for the opportunity to redeem themselves. Their skeptics are much less vocal after a 4-0 start to the 2023-24 campaign, but a win in their first NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Denver Nuggets would force fans everywhere to […]

Countless fans, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Fox television executives were all waiting for the Arizona Diamondbacks to fall during the 2023 MLB playoffs. With 84 regular season wins and a frighteningly thin pitching staff, this team was not supposed to be playing a meaningful baseball game in November. Despite losing the World Series in […]

The Orlando Magic escaped Salt Lake City with a victory, as Paolo Banchero drove strong to the basket for the game-winning layup with 14 seconds remaining on the clock. The 115-13 win over the Utah Jazz did not come without a cost, though. “Wendell Carter Jr. has suffered a fractured third metacarpal of his left […]

The drought has ended. Diontae Johnson caught his first touchdown in almost two years Thursday night to lift the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 20-16 victory. His long-awaited triumph elicited many reactions online, as people rejoiced with the wide receiver. “No one deserves this more than him,” Emily Giangreco posted on X. “January 16, 2022 is […]

The phrase “I told you so” is being hurled at the Las Vegas Raiders ad nauseam following the firings of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. One person who has every right to utter those words is current Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia. While he is opting for the […]

Michigan football is not very popular among their fellow Big Ten teams these days. While their College Football Playoff ranking might not show it, the Wolverines’ alleged sign-stealing scandal has rubbed a lot of coaches the wrong way. In fact, one is not even carrying on with the formalities when it comes to this ongoing […]

Phoenix Suns Star Devin Booker is returning to action after dealing with an ankle injury for the last week-plus, according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. Thursday’s home matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will be Booker’s first game since the season opener. Although fans still have to wait to […]

Although most of the baseball world dismissed the Minnesota Twins heading into the MLB playoffs, their 2023 campaign was an unequivocal success. They mercilessly ended an unbelievably long streak of October futility and knocked out the highly-talented Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Wild Card Series. The front office is showing some love to […]

One does not tend to just jump into playing for the Buffalo Bills without making a big adjustment. The harsh winters can be an acquired taste for many. Heck, even Orchard Park hero and franchise great Jim Kelly didn’t want to make the move. He rebuffed the organization and joined the USFL before arguably becoming […]

Although Halloween was not originally conceived with the intent to indulge shenanigans, it is now a welcome and fun escape for children and adults alike. The sports world is not immune to the costume bug, as athletes all around the country went above and beyond to partake in the 2023 festivities. Some opted for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are dismissing head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, following a rough showing in Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. McDaniels was 9-16 with the team. Many fans will be relieved to head in another direction, but this move just highlights how much further […]

Arizona Diamondbacks fans were hoping that the championship mojo of one of their own would rub off on the team in Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm threw the first pitch on Tuesday night, and did so in style. The Spanish golfer and Arizona State alum […]

There are going to be some rough times for the still-raw Victor Wembanyama, as is evident by him missing his first five field goal attempts in the San Antonio Spurs’ road game versus the Phoenix Suns. But there will also be moments when the rookie leaves jaws on the floor with his supreme skill. Kevin […]

No Adolis Garcia? No problem. Shortly after news broke that the red-hot slugger was devastatingly removed from the World Series roster with an oblique injury, the Texas Rangers pounced on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the early innings of Game 4. Actually, that might be putting it mildly. The 2023 American League champions essentially put the […]